St. Charles City-County Library

It's Your (sex) Life

Find information on pregnancy and contraception, HIV/STDs and communication. There is also a question and answer segment devoted to "emergency" issues.

Medlineplus.gov
Search for information provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

National Institute of Drug Abuse
The NIDA web site has a section devoted to students and young adults. The information found there includes drug information and related web sites.

Reach Out
ReachOut is run by the Inspire USA Foundation.  Inspire’s mission is to help millions of young people lead happier lives.  Information and stories on this site range from anxiety to health issues to violence and much more. 

Sober Recovery
Sober Recovery is an "Alcoholism and Addictions Resource Guide". This site is for more than just treatment and helpful information about alcoholism and recovery. Other recoveries covered on this site include gambling, eating disorders, and narcotics. We seem to know more about our bodies than we do our minds. 

Teen Mental Health America

This website is designed to share information about mental health and provide you with resources that can help you understand your mental health and assist those you care about.

Help Hotlines:

Bridgeway (Sexual Assault Response Team): 1-877-946-6854

Covenant House Nineline: 1-800-999-9999

Crisis Nursery: 314-768-3201

Life Crisis Services: 314-647-4357

Safe Connections: 314-531-2003 or 314-646-7500, ext. 118 (women's services)

United Way of Greater St. Louis Information and Referral: 211 or 1-800-427-4626

Youth Connection Helpline: 314-628-2929

Youth Emergency Service: 1-800-899-KIDS

Youth In Need 24-Hour Help Line: 636-946-3771